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Please give correct explanation.

Question:
DIRECTIONS: Five statements are given below, labelled (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e). Among these, four statements are in logical order and form a coherent paragraph/passage. From the given options, choose the option that does not fit into the theme of the passage.
Options:
A) To the British, the mountains represented Preeminently an escape from the sweltering heat of the plains
B) The entire northern region is bounded by the mighty Himalayan ranges and some of the tallest peaks in the world, such as Nanga Parbat and Kanchenjunga 2 are found in these ranges
C) India is often, and justly, described as a land of striking contrasts
D) These hills have, in recent years, been rapidly denuded of their forest cover, and one can only contemplate with sadness what the loss of forests means
E) In Indian mythology and popular belief alike, the gods and goddesses make their home on the summits of these peaks. as do sadhus and others weary of the material life
Solution:

Ans: (a) Let us take this example: Research confirms that plants are sentient to the human voice and soft music. It is evident from the example that, plants respond to human voice and music or they are ‘conscious’ of them as in choice (b) which is the right answer. Choices (a) and (c) are antonyms and can be ignored. Choice (d) means ‘emotional’ and choice (e) means ‘practical’ making them out of context and hence rejected. 

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